Lamentation

In a sleepy village somewhere in a Korean province, a series of violent and shocking deaths occur — perhaps murders. As if that were not enough, some of the inhabitants begin to reveal signs of a mysterious disease, leading to madness. At the head of the investigation is the good-natured, sluggish Jong-goo, whose professional routine has so far been limited to getting off at the police station and “patrolling” the area. The complicated investigation becomes all the more important for a man, as his beloved daughter begins to show symptoms of possession as well.

In a dreamy village somewhere in the Korean countryside, a series of violent and shocking deaths - perhaps murders - suddenly occurs. As if that were not enough, some of the locals begin exhibiting signs of a mysterious illness that appears to drive its victims to madness. The investigation is led by the good-natured, sluggish Jong-goo, whose professional routine has so far consisted mainly of sitting around the police station and “patrolling” the area. A more complex case takes on a deeply personal dimension when his beloved young daughter begins to show signs of possession as well...